There are a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding the mental health of pregnant women and new mothers. This is unfortunate, because misinformation can lead to a delay in or avoidance of treatment, which can be detrimental to both parents...
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Solutions for Treating Chronic Addictions Some of the more difficult addiction disorders to treat are those that have plagued the person for awhile and have evolved into chronic addictions. For many people, addiction can become progressively...
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Some adolescents and, some adults for that matter, may try to treat their Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms by smoking marijuana. This is referred to as, “self-medicating.” ADHD symptoms are categorized by...
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There are a couple of things to know about getting help for a loved one for alcohol or drug problems; and it can get tricky. The good news is that treatment is effective and there is always hope of change. Once the problem is identified, it is...
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What is a “happy couple?” A couple that never fights? For whom everything is sunshine and rainbows, negotiating life’s turns with ease and grace? Does this fabled couple exist? Perhaps it is more fitting to seek resiliency as a...
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In my former career doing television graphics, there used to be what was called a KISS rule. This was an acronym for “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” I found this to be not only useful when creating graphics, but for everyday life as well...
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Many people do not know that addictions to gambling can be a real problem that can be as destructive as addictions to substances like alcohol and drugs. Gambling addictions are “process addictions” that have impact on brain function...
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